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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacist to join our South Intermediate Care Team based at Biggart Hospital, Prestwick
Hours:
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
37hours 5days over 7
This post is offered on a permanent basis
UK Driving Licence:
A UK car licence is essential to this role.
What you will do:
Outline of main tasks, duties and responsibilities of the role
The postholder will be responsible for delivering a highly specialised pharmacy service to patients under the care of the South Intermediate Care Team. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience within a community-based multidisciplinary team focused on preventing hospital admissions and facilitating early discharge.
Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive medication reviews to support patients in managing their medicines safely and independently at home. The role also involves providing expert pharmaceutical advice and educating patients and caregivers about their medications and health conditions. Close collaboration with a range of health and social care services—including social work, acute hospital departments, General Practice, Community Pharmacy, and other key stakeholders is essential to ensure seamless and effective medicines-related care
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
You should possess sound clinical knowledge, strong IT skills, and excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. The ability to work both autonomously and effectively within a multidisciplinary team is essential.
If you do not currently hold an Independent Prescribing qualification, support will be provided to enable you to complete this.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Laura Urquhart Senior Pharmacist – Care of the Elderly/Intermediate Care, laura.urquhart@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
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